The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has moved to reassure travellers and airlines of uninterrupted aviation operations despite a planned strike by unionisable employees of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
In a statement on Saturday, KCAA said all statutory functions under the Civil Aviation Act, Cap. 394, remain fully operational. “The Authority remains fully committed to discharging its mandate in accordance with the law and regulations,” it said.
The agency emphasised that air navigation services—including air traffic control, communication, navigation and surveillance, and aeronautical information—are unaffected.
“The safety of aircraft operating within Kenyan airspace, whether overflying, arriving, or departing from our airports, is assured,” the statement added.
KCAA further reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining effective oversight and service delivery in line with the Civil Aviation Act and Specific Operating Regulations that domesticate ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices.
“These measures are designed to safeguard the safety, security, and efficiency of civil aviation operations in Kenya,” the Authority said, thanking aviation stakeholders for their cooperation.
The strike is set to commence on Tuesday, September 30.
The union cited unresolved grievances, including job security, delayed confirmations of long-serving staff, and the handling of Ground Flight Safety (GFS) operations.
